Kalamazoo’s Danzy, Trine’s Combs, Hope’s Finch Named MIAA Players of the Week in Football

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – The
Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association has named Kalamazoo
quarterback Justin Danzy, Trine defensive back Blaek Combs and Hope
placekicker Evan Finch its Players of the Week in football for
games played through Sept. 14.

Offensive
Player of the Week

Danzy, a sophomore
from Southfield (Southfield HS), accounted for 361 yards total
offense in leading the Hornets to a 31-21 victory over Manchester,
Ind. He completed 28 of 42 passes for 311 yards and three
touchdowns, and added 50 yards rushing on 14 carries. Danzy is
being honored as Player of the Week for the first time in his
career.

Defensive
Player of the Week

Combs, a senior from
Rushville, Ind. (Rushville HS), made 11 tackles, including eight
solo stops, forced a fumble, had one tackle for loss and
intercepted a pass that led to the go-ahead score in the fourth
quarter of Trine’s 16-7 victory over nationally-ranked
Elmhurst, Ill. Combs is being honored as Player of the Week for the
fourth time in his career.

Special
Teams Player of the Week

Finch, a senior from
Ann Arbor (Pioneer HS), booted field goals of 28 and 24 yards and
added five extra points in Hope’s 41-7 victory over Millikin,
Ill. He has made eight consecutive field goals since the start of
last season. Finch is being honored as Player of the Week for the
first time in his career.